Malicious Package in donotinstallthis
Priority LOW 38CWE-506Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- No fix listed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-506.
Summary
The package `donotinstallthis` contained malicious code. The package contained a script that was run as part of the install script. The script contacted a remote service tracking how many installations were done. There is no further compromise. ## Recommendation Remove the package from your environment.
Why it matters now
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | donotinstallthis (npm) | all versions | — | No fix listed | GHSA-73hr-6785-f5p8 |
- donotinstallthis (npm) Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed GHSA-73hr-6785-f5p8
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-73hr-6785-f5p8
References
Sources
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